A Stewarton schoolboy will adorn millions of TV screens across the UK this Christmas as he stars in the BBC’s festive family film.

Jordan Cramond is in ‘The Midnight Gang’, having been crammed into a fat suit for the film by David Walliams.

The 14-year-old appears in a leading role of the film-adaptation of David’s book.

In 2016, Jordan realised his dreams, appearing in an episode of Still Game alongside his acting heroes.

The film is an adaptation of David Walliams' book

And that has helped catapult him into the limelight for the festive hit, alongside well-kent actors including Alan Davies, Haydn Gwynne and Walliams himself.

Jordan, who plays George in the film, revealed how he donned a specially-made fat suit because of his character’s fondness for sweets.

He told the Standard: “I felt over the moon when I first heard I’d landed the role of George.

“I was delighted to be part of something so big and to work with someone as major as David Walliams. It’s a truly amazing film.

Jordan with comedian and actor, Alan Davies

“David was great to work with. We had a lot of laughs.

“He came to our green room and handed out delicious handmade cupcakes with The Midnight Gang logo on them.”

Jordan was picked for the role through UKCasting, part of the Glasgow-based UK Theatre School, where he won the school’s Outstanding Achievement Award for the year. And the Stewarton Academy schoolboy said rubbing shoulders with big names for this produce was a “life-changing”experience.

He added: “I was excited and keen to get on set and start filming.

“I can relate to George in so many ways, so it was fun kind of being myself. Except for the fact he’s much bigger than me – I was wearing a fat suit throughout.”

Jordan and some of his cast-mates, including David Walliams

The story is based on five children who meet on a hospital ward and go on adventures after midnight.

And rising star Jordan, who lives with parents Elaine and Neil in Stewarton, was joined on screen by Oliver Zetterström, Zaris-Angel Hator, Josh Gottlieb and India Mia Brown.

UK Theatre School head Lizanne Lambie Thomson said she and the tutors were delighted at Jordan’s success.

She added: “Jordan works very hard here and is passionate about developing his acting skills.

“To be part of a major BBC movie production is not only exciting but it widens his experiences in the world of acting.”

Jordan and his family were given a chance to see the finished movie in a special viewing for the cast, but he admits he is excited at seeing himself on TV on Boxing Day – and the thought of the whole nation seeing him.

He said: “I’ll probably be watching, sat round the telly in my house with my family.”